A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1728900 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1729280 epoch_slot_no: 1280 block_no: 1728818 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1027 time: 2018-10-29 04:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d72a67d0f02b70ef0a580aa2d2e7b72b3b8ed8550ea685797b93c17bc4eda1bBlock Operator
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